Juicy News - Day 53
Posted on Mar 24, 2008 under By The Way..., Juice Feasting |
Day 53 and still going strong! Actually, make that “pottering along”. I just haven’t been feeling it these last few days. I expect it will get better again. Such is the ebb and flow of life (and Juice Feasting).
It’s been great having hubby around for three of the four days of the weekend. He did open his shop on Saturday, but it was so quiet that he was back home at 3 pm. My domestic was also here on Saturday, so that she could have the day off today. All of this means that I’m starved for my own company!
I’ve always know that I’m somewhat of a loner, and I love being on my own at home during the day. At night I want my hubby here of course! I can’t wait to do some emotional work tomorrow. And an enema. None of this is possible when he (or the maid) is here. (I’m very private about these things!)
We spent the day with my parents yesterday. My sister and her family were also there. And surprise, surprise! My half-sister, who lives 1000km away, was there with her new boyfriend. I haven’t seen her in almost a year. We had a lovely day. Craig took some fresh fish for the barbeque and while everyone ate, I fed my 11 month old niece her bottle. The most tempting thing for me was the bread… I just wanted to bury my face in it and start eating!
Physically I’m a bit buggered tonight. Today was Round #2 of Mission Storeroom. We’ve basically finished, but for a few items from the house which must still go in there. Sarie and I will do that on Wednesday. It was a huge job and I am well pleased with the result! Photo’s will follow on Wednesday evening!
I’m still managing to get some work done on the website. I’ve done 5 pages so far… Lots more to go. (Note to self - don’t decide to change the font again, it’s a mission!)
About the picture:
- In the winter months whale watchers flock to the southern coast of South Africa. Whales can be seen very close to shore in most of the bays. They come here to give birth and stay for a good few months. The most common whale is the Southern Right Whale, so named because it used to be the “right” whale to hunt. Fortunately nobody hunts these whales in our waters and boats may not come within a certain distance of them.
- Whale watching was one of my favourite past times when I lived in Plettenberg Bay. It is so relaxing!
- Uploaded to Flickr by Johan Lindstrom
March 24th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
It’s so great to hear that you’re keeping it up and not giving into temptation, I for one know how tempting bread can be.
March 24th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Wow! 53 days! To think, I was thinking of doing it for a weekend. You are doing Great! I’m going to keep you in mind for motivation when I start!
March 24th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Great Job Hanlie! I wish you lots of happiness from your health venture. Anything is possible, it is all up to what we choose! I also applaud you for going about getting pregnant in a natural way. Too often today we want quick fixes intstead of getting at the root of the issue. I have no doubt you will have lots of success!
March 24th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I have read a little about your weight loss and OMG!!! Awesome for you!! I have also read a little about the juice feast, very interesting. I have struggled with infertility in the past as well. Keep up the good work!!
March 24th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Keep up the good work! If I may, I would like to give you a little comfort in regards to bread. The truth is, people do not become overweight by eating bread, potatoes, pasta, and other carbohydrate foods. It becomes a fattening only when the unhealthy ‘fats’ are added to them. Carbohydrates (including bread) are essential for a successful weight loss. It is a matter of familiarizing yourself with the functions of simple carbs verses complex carbs and learning how to integrate these carbs into your diet. Carbohydrates (including bread) is our primary source of energy and is vital for exercise. Hope this helps!
March 25th, 2008 at 1:36 am
That’s a whale of a post. I couldn’t help but laugh at the “emotional work and an enema.”
You’re a hoot.
Good work passing up the bread.
March 25th, 2008 at 1:51 am
Bread is my weakness too! And cheese!!!
I left you a message on GJF.
Pixy Lisa
March 25th, 2008 at 5:16 am
Sounds like you had a nice weekend. I know what you mean about being a loner. I’m like that, too. I love peace and quiet and privacy.
March 25th, 2008 at 6:32 am
I love this picture… it reminds me of home (NZ). I must go whale watching one day.
I just wanted to say thanks for your support on my blog and WELL DONE YOU for this juice fest… I am impressed at your will power to heal your body. You are doing SO well, your transformation is amazing to watch from cyberspace! Have a great week!
March 25th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
I’m not sure if you’ve had the same experiences I have, but what amazes me these days is that when we don’t “feel it”, we still keep right on doing it!
Wishing you peaceful days….
March 25th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
I go through days when I don’t feel it but you’ve had such tremendous discipline, even when you don’t “feel it” you still “do it” and I have a tremendous amount of respect for your will power! Great job!